Abstract: The present application relates to a new vessel, such as a bottle that may be used to hold, store, or transport matter, such as particulates or fluids, and vessel assembly system. The vessel is constructed of a unique nesting design. Multiple vessels may be stacked together and to form a cohesive interrelated structure.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for convergence of multiple independent applications into a single payment vehicle.

Abstract: A collaborative driving system and method is provided. The system includes independent sensors and computers on a plurality of vehicles and a means for each vehicle to communicate with a central system and/or with one or more other vehicle, thereby allowing such vehicles to travel together for one or more common segment of their respective travels. The method includes utilizing recorded and real-time information to enable the system to learn while providing real-time guidance to the vehicles and/or to a driver of the vehicles while updating and/or supplementing algorithms and other information associated with the system. The present invention revolutionizes the autonomous vehicle industry by evolving it into a constantly-learning network of drivers, vehicles, and systems. The system also includes a means of prioritizing one vehicle (such as emergency vehicles) over other vehicles and/or allowing individuals to pay a premium to obtain priority over other vehicles.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for convergence of multiple independent applications into a single payment vehicle and for recording and reporting associated payments and available funds.

Abstract: A product, such as a vessel and methods related to product/vessel design, use, transportation and/or storage are provided. An improved product/vessel form, and methods related thereto, provide significant functional advantages with respect to the manufacturing, storage, transportation, use and/or disposal of the product/vessel. Improved systems and methods of design, manufacturing, storage, transportation, use, disposal, form and/or function of a product/vessel are provided.

Abstract: A Mass Custom Manufacturing System and methods are provided. A single master file is created for a restoration (or multiple restorations for a single patient) from a scan. Copings/cores, abutments and other companion pieces are designed using the master file through a deconstruction method allowing for simultaneous CAM of those pieces. A centralized system controls design and manufacturing, allowing the system to “learn” from feedback from the CAM operations of prior pieces and incorporate such feedback into the design phase.

Abstract: A Mass Custom Manufacturing System and methods are provided. A single master file is created for a restoration (or multiple restorations for a single patient) from a scan. Copings/cores, abutments and other companion pieces are designed using the master file through a deconstruction method allowing for simultaneous CAM of those pieces. A centralized system controls design and manufacturing, allowing the system to “learn” from feedback from the CAM operations of prior pieces and incorporate such feedback into the design phase.

Abstract: A reinforcement for a dental restoration substructure is provided. The reinforcement is a generally annular structure that protrudes from the body of the substructure generally near an occlusal portion of the restoration. The annular structure provides a support for veneering porcelain at the location of the greatest thickness of the porcelain and at the location where occlusal stress is applied, and fractures of veneering porcelain are commonly experienced.

Abstract: A reinforcement for a dental restoration substructure is provided. The reinforcement is a generally annular structure that protrudes from the body of the substructure generally near an occlusal portion of the restoration. The annular structure provides a support for veneering porcelain at the location of the greatest thickness of the porcelain and at the location where occlusal stress is applied, and fractures of veneering porcelain are commonly experienced.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing custom crown coping and infrastructures is provided. A metal portion (base) of an abutment is located in a model of a patient's mouth and the model is scanned. The data from the scan is then utilized to manufacture the ceramic portion of the abutment and the coping. In one embodiment, the coping and infrastructure is designed by first determining the shape and orientation of the final crown, subtracting a thickness for the crown from the shape to determine the shape and orientation of a coping, and subtracting a thickness for the coping to form the shape and orientation of an abutment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing custom crown coping and infrastructures is provided.

Abstract: A companion engineering and manufacturing process to optimize multi-layered zirconia crowns, and improved substructure are provided.

Abstract: A Mass Custom Manufacturing System and methods are provided. A single master file is created for a restoration (or multiple restorations for a single patient) from a scan. Copings/cores, abutments and other companion pieces are designed using the master file through a deconstruction method allowing for simultaneous CAM of those pieces. A centralized system controls design and manufacturing, allowing the system to “learn” from feedback from the CAM operations of prior pieces and incorporate such feedback into the design phase.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for convergence of multiple independent applications into a single payment vehicle.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for convergence of multiple independent applications into a single payment vehicle. In the context of a medical procedure, the invention provides for the convergence of medical/dental insurance with at least one secondary payment source to effect payment for the entire procedure. Through the instant invention insurance benefit information can be determined and funds blocked, then secondary payment source(s) can be utilized to effect payment of the insurance co-payment amount. The use of Smart Card technology enables the convergence at the point of sale of information about multiple applications/payment sources (i.e. insurance plan and secondary payment plan) that are processed to determine the amount of payment to be received from each source.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing custom crown coping and infrastructures is provided. A metal portion (base) of an abutment is located in a model of a patient's mouth and the model is scanned. The data from the scan is then utilized to manufacture the ceramic portion of the abutment and the coping. In one embodiment, the coping and infrastructure is designed by first determining the shape and orientation of the final crown, subtracting a thickness for the crown from the shape to determine the shape and orientation of a coping, and subtracting a thickness for the coping to form the shape and orientation of an abutment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing custom crown coping and infrastructures is provided. A metal portion (base) of an abutment is located in a model of a patient's mouth and the model is scanned. The data from the scan is then utilized to manufacture the ceramic portion of the abutment and the coping. In one embodiment, the coping and infrastructure is designed by first determining the shape and orientation of the final crown, subtracting a thickness for the crown from the shape to determine the shape and orientation of a coping, and subtracting a thickness for the coping to form the shape and orientation of an abutment.

Abstract: A system for continuous production of prosthodontic pieces such as crown cores, crowns or the like is provided. The system utilizes turning and milling on a live center CNC machine of a rod stock of material for making the pieces such as Bio-HIP Y-TZP (High Heat and Isostatic Pressure formed ytrium stabilized zirconium dioxide) that is automatically feed into the machine. Multiple pieces are cut one after another from the continuous rod stock. The machine includes a an engraving unit that marks pieces after they are cut with an identification mark such as a certification mark and/or an identification code. In one embodiment, multiple machines are utilized in which each machine is fed a rod stock of a different shape and/or size. A central control unit obtains Cad/Cam specifications for a piece that is to be cut and selects the machine on which the piece is to be made by determining the rod stock that will require the least amount of cutting.